Who Remembers Staying at The Islander in Surfers Paradise?

Who Remembers Staying at The Islander in Surfers Paradise?

If you ever went on a footy trip, Mad Monday celebration or end of season getaway to Surfers Paradise, there's a good chance you remember The Islander. And judging by the response to our recent Mad Monday Facebook post, plenty of Australians have some unforgettable memories of this iconic Gold Coast accommodation.

For years, The Islander was one of those places where netball trips, footy teams and groups of mates would descend on Surfers Paradise for a massive weekend away.

The swimming pool, balconies overlooking Surfers Paradise, groups of mates everywhere and that unmistakable Islander sign. For plenty of people, just seeing a photo of the place brings back memories.

And probably a few stories that are better left untold!

Our Mad Monday Facebook Post Brought Back Plenty of Memories

Recently, Mad Monday shared a photo of The Islander on our Facebook page, asking one simple question:

"Who remembers doing Mad Monday Trips to The Islander in Surfers Paradise?"

The response was huge.

The post attracted hundreds of reactions and comments, with former guests tagging their mates and sharing memories of their time at the famous Surfers Paradise accommodation.

Some remembered the security, others remembered the parties, and a few even recalled finding love at The Islander.

One person commented:

"Some people got married because of this place."

Another remembered:

"Fell in love at the Islander."

And plenty of others were tagging old teammates and mates they had travelled to the Gold Coast with years earlier.

It was a reminder of just how many memories were made at this one location.

The Islander Was a Legendary Spot for Surfers Paradise Footy Trips

Long before today's modern Gold Coast accommodation options, The Islander was a familiar name among sporting clubs organising their annual end of season trips to Surfers Paradise.

For football teams celebrating the end of a long season, the Gold Coast offered everything they needed.

Sunshine, swimming pools, pubs, nightclubs and a few days away with their teammates.

The Islander became part of that experience for plenty of groups.

Days spent recovering around the pool, afternoons on the balconies and nights exploring the entertainment precinct of Surfers Paradise.

Whether it was an AFL footy trip, rugby league Mad Monday celebration, cricket club getaway or simply a group of mates heading north for the weekend, The Islander was the sort of place that people remembered long after the trip was over.

For many sporting clubs, the annual trip away was one of the most anticipated weekends of the year.

And judging by the stories shared on our Facebook page, The Islander certainly left an impression.

Surfers Paradise Has Always Been a Favourite for Mad Monday Trips!

The Gold Coast has been a popular destination for Australian sporting clubs for decades.

Its combination of beaches, nightlife, accommodation and entertainment has made Surfers Paradise a natural choice for groups celebrating the end of their sporting seasons.

Over the years, the area has changed considerably.

Hotels have been renovated, new venues have opened and the nightlife scene has continued to evolve.

But the tradition of sporting clubs heading to the Gold Coast for their annual trip away is still going strong.

And that's where Mad Monday comes in.

Today, Mad Monday organises Gold Coast trips for AFL clubs, rugby league teams, netball clubs, cricket clubs, bucks parties and groups of mates from across Australia.

From custom team singlets and accommodation to nightclub passes and Mad Monday events, we help groups organise their next big weekend in Surfers Paradise.

Planning a Mad Monday Trip to Surfers Paradise?

While places like The Islander bring back memories of the old Gold Coast footy trip days, Surfers Paradise remains one of our most popular destinations for groups heading away.

At Mad Monday, we offer Gold Coast trip packages that can include:

  • 3 Nights Accommodation: Stay in Surfers Paradise, with shorter and longer stays available.

  • Custom Team Singlets: Individually designed singlets featuring your team's colours, nicknames and numbers.

  • Mad Monday Hats: A hat for everyone in the group.

  • Premium Stubby Holders: Custom Mad Monday stubby holders.

  • Best On, Worst On & Biggest Pest Singlets: Awards to hand out throughout the trip.

  • Virgin & Sin Bin Singlets: Including our new SIN BIN® singlet for anyone who says or does something stupid during the trip.

  • Nightclub Passes: Access to nightlife venues in Surfers Paradise.

  • Mad Monday Events: Access to events and entertainment organised for travelling groups.

  • Group Flight Quotes: Access to group airfare quotes through our airline affiliations.

Whether you're organising a Gold Coast Footy Trip, Netball Trip, Cricket Trip or Bucks Trip, Mad Monday can help bring the whole weekend together.

Some Gold Coast Memories Never Fade

There's something about looking back at the old places where sporting clubs used to stay.

The accommodation might change, the pubs and nightclubs might come and go, and the teammates might get a little older.

But the stories seem to last forever.

That's exactly what our Facebook post about The Islander reminded us.

For some, it was their first trip away with their footy club. For others, it was an annual tradition that continued for years.

And for plenty of Australians, The Islander will always be remembered as the place where some of their best Surfers Paradise memories were made.

Time to Get the Old Crew Back Together?

If seeing The Islander again has brought back memories of your old Gold Coast trips, perhaps it's time to organise another one.

Mad Monday specialises in Footy Trips, Netball Trips, Cricket Trips and Bucks Trips to Surfers Paradise and destinations across Australia.

With accommodation, custom singlets, entertainment and access to Mad Monday events, we make organising your next group trip easy.

Ready to organise your next Mad Monday Trip to Surfers Paradise?

Visit www.madmonday.au to start planning your next Gold Coast getaway.

And before you go, we've got one question.

Did you ever stay at The Islander in Surfers Paradise? And what's your best memory from those days?